Environment & Outdoors

FILE: Green grass and wildflowers grow as a cyclist rides on the Bonneville Shoreline Trail in the ...
Eliza Pace

Portions of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail in SLC to undergo repairs

Portions of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail within the Salt Lake City foothills will be under construction for restoration and repair beginning on April 9.
2 years ago
stormy weather...
Peter Johnston

Stormy weather to die down Monday, return Friday

Stormy weather is set to fizzle out by Monday evening but might return but Friday afternoon, according to a Utah meteorologist.
2 years ago
Wilson’s phalaropes at Mono Lake, California....
Heather Peterson

Group petitions U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect migratory bird called Wilson’s phalarope

The Center for Biological Diversity submitted a petition to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect a bird called Wilson's phalarope, under the Endangered Species Act. 
2 years ago
Easter decorations receive a new coating of snow in Salt Lake City on Thursday, March 30, 2023....
Heather Peterson

Wet weather may make for some soggy Easter egg hunts

Rainy weather is threatening Easter weekend festivities. Some Easter egg hunts will continue, others are looking into contingency plans.
2 years ago
Deer Creek Reservoir in Wasatch County pictured....
Adam Small

Utah water managers less worried about spring flooding, but it’s still possible

Flooding in Utah is less of a concern this year because there is so much less water in the snowpack than in 2023.
2 years ago
Sand mountain riding....
Adam Small

Staffing Little Sahara with emergency workers is costing Juab County hundreds of thousands

Little Sahara Recreation Area is expecting many visitors for Easter weekend. In the past, the area saw up to 50,000 visitors for the holiday.
2 years ago
Adam Small

More than half of the Colorado River’s water is being used for farming, study finds

The Colorado River provides water to 40 million people in seven states, including Utah, as well as Mexico.
2 years ago
Rain and snow expected Easter...
Adam Small

More rain and snow on the way for Easter

More rain and snow is headed to Utah on Thursday, and the wet weather is expected to hang around through Easter.
2 years ago
Dairy cows across the country, specifically in Texas, Kansas and New Mexico are getting sick with a...
Alexandrea Bonilla

Cows across the country are getting sick with a “flu-like” illness

Utah is altering the requirements for livestock brought into the state after multiple cows across the country have gotten sick with a flu-like illness.  
2 years ago
FILE: 8D Ranch is pictured as owner Kris Getzie walks down a hill at the ranch in Oakley, Summit Co...
Alexandrea Bonilla

Oakley, Utah, adds new water source and lifts development freeze

Almost 1,600 people live in Oakley according to the latest U.S. Census data. Most of them are farmers and ranchers.
2 years ago
snowpack...
Adam Small

Late winter storm adds to already flourishing Utah snowpack

A late winter storm along the Wasatch Front might've caused a headache for drivers over the weekend, but it also added more to Utah snowpack.
2 years ago
Rain and snow expected...
Peter Johnston

Rain and snow will stick around for the week

The weekend weather Utah will stick around for a bit longer. It'll dry out a bit this week before the rain and snow showers come back on Easter.
2 years ago
Traffic camera photo showing road conditions, taken on Bangerter Highway on I-80 on March 24, 2024....
Kennedy Camarena

Bad road conditions caused by rain and snow

Road conditions throughout the valley will change in the day as rain and snow move through the area. Get updates on road conditions here.
2 years ago
Deer Valley and other ski resorts in Utah have extended their closing dates....
Britt Johnson

Utah ski resorts extend closing dates

Several Utah ski resorts aren't closing as soon as they thought. Several announced extended seasons thanks to an extra snowy February.
2 years ago
Warmer weather could mean Utah sees more toxic algal blooms this spring and summer....
Britt Johnson

More algae blooms in Utah might pop up because of the warm temperatures

In Utah, Algae blooms aren't typically on the radar until the summer. But experts are keeping a close eye on conditions this year.
2 years ago
Aerial view of harvester and speeder boats deploying containment booms in preparation for harvestin...
Adam Small

The Great Salt Lake’s brine shrimp population looking plentiful

The Great Salt Lake's brine shrimp population is in good shape for the beginning of spring. The number of eggs is up 50% from last year.
2 years ago
Raindrops on a window with traffic lights in front of the car, memorial day weather will be chilly ...
Michael Camit

Springing back to snow and rain this weekend

Rain and snow showers this weekend will end Utah's recent streak of spring days due to a cold front moving in.
2 years ago
lake powell shown, invasive fish causing issues...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

Here’s how much Lake Powell is expected to rise this year

Lake Powell is projected to receive about 5.4 million acre-feet of water based on conditions this winter.
2 years ago
Toxic algae floats on top of a lake....
Mariah Maynes

Water safety company launches toxic algae education campaign

BlueGreen Water Technologies says the presence of toxic algae is increasing across the globe, their campaign offers helpful advice.
2 years ago
Snowy draper neighborhood, utah snowpack looks good as spring begins...
Adam Small

Utah snowpack strong as spring begins

As of Tuesday, March 19, the average amount of water in the snowpack from end to end of the Beehive State is about 26% above the 30-year average.
2 years ago
xeriscaped yard Utah's Landscape Incentive Program...
Don Brinkerhoff

Applications open for Utah’s Landscape Incentive Program

Utah's Landscape Incentive Program could help with costs associated with creating a drought-friendly landscape.
2 years ago
Caring for bulbs...
Alexandrea Bonilla

Spring expected to be warmer this year in Utah and nationwide

Spring in Utah starts on March 19, with temperatures expected to be in the 60s for the Wasatch Front.
2 years ago
FILE: The ponds at Heber Valley Special Service District in Heber, For Midway residents, the sewage...
Collin Leonard

Midway residents say stink from sewage ponds is making them sick, prompting state health study

Midway residents say the bad smell from Heber Valley's wastewater lagoons is getting stronger, and sticking around longer.
2 years ago
A tree and property damaged by wind in Centerville, Utah....
Adam Small

Wind storms in Utah hit hard due to special weather patterns

Utah doesn't get these types of wind storms very often, but when we do, they get pretty intense.
2 years ago